Overview
- Harry Kane officially extended his Bayern contract until 30 June 2029 on Thursday, a move the club says locks in its key striker for the coming seasons.
- Head coach Vincent Kompany remains absent with a meningitis-related brain inflammation and Aaron Danks is acting as interim coach, making short-term selection and tactical decisions for upcoming matches.
- Paris Brunner was again left out of Jürgen Klopp’s Germany squad despite Klopp saying he has spoken to the player; Congolese media report a possible switch to DR Congo but that claim is unconfirmed by Brunner or the DR Congo federation.
- Eintracht Frankfurt faces the prospect of missing €30 million because Jean‑Matteo Bahoya has not reached the appearance threshold that would trigger Leeds United’s loan-to-buy obligation.
- On the domestic front, Hertha’s extraordinary start in the 2. Bundesliga and HSV’s youth-scored win over Gladbach are reshaping club plans, while a ticket-pricing row between Hoffenheim and Schalke fans highlights supporter tensions and match-day revenue friction.